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Agriculture and Forest Environment

About Agriculture & Forest Environment

The health and vitality of our lands, waters, and communities support our way of life and economy in Rhode Island. The Rhode Island Division of Agriculture and Forest Environment works to sustain, promote, and enhance Rhode Island's agricultural viability and preserve, manage, and promote healthy forests and community trees for today and for generations to come.

 

Update on Arcadia Management Area Bridge Closure

Frosty Hollow Road in Arcadia Management Area will be closed for the day on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 for work on the Frosty Hollow Bridge.  DEM’s Division of Fish & Wildlife (DFW) Outdoor Education Office at 1B Camp E-Hun-Tee Place in Exeter will remain open and accessible via Brook Trail. We appreciate the public’s patience during the closure.

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Upcoming Events

Asparagus Fest

Location: Four Town Farm 90 George Street Seekonk, MA 02771

Division of Agriculture and Forest Environment

Ken Ayars, Chief
Phone: 401-537-4267

Scott Marshall, Deputy Chief of Agriculture/State Veterinarian
Phone: 401-537-4281

TeeJay Boudreau, Deputy Chief of Forest Environment
Phone: 401-537-4068 

RI Department of Environmental Management
235 Promenade Street
Providence, RI 02908-5767